A robot that can fly: a new development of Chinese engineers
Scientists from China have constructed a two-legged robot that can rise into the air. It is equipped with fans that adjust the position of the device during flight.
Walking robots are a promising development for use in difficult terrain. They are able to adapt to height differences and other external factors.
Researchers at the Guangdong Institute of Technology created the first such devices back in 2018. The robot, called Jet-HR1, stepped over depressions in the ground using a non-standard mechanism. There was one fan in each of the robot's legs. They prevented the Jet-HR1 from falling when he extended his leg to step.
The new development was improved with additional fans, which were moved so that the thrust vector runs through the center of the leg. Thanks to this, the Jet-HR2 is able to fully raise the legs above the ground.
The upper half of the product was also equipped with fans. There are also powerful batteries. The Jet-HR2 features 10 levels of freedom. But they are connected exclusively when walking, and during takeoff, the limbs are stabilized. In addition, the development has two controllers. They are responsible for balancing yaw and pitch.
During the demo flight, the robot operated with or without the included controllers. So far, the creators have tested the et-HR2 only during a short flight.
The engineers announced that they will provide more complete information on the development at the ICRA conference, which will be held in 2022. On our site you will find robots that can move, dance and walk in the "Games, Toys" section.
Walking robots are a promising development for use in difficult terrain. They are able to adapt to height differences and other external factors.
Researchers at the Guangdong Institute of Technology created the first such devices back in 2018. The robot, called Jet-HR1, stepped over depressions in the ground using a non-standard mechanism. There was one fan in each of the robot's legs. They prevented the Jet-HR1 from falling when he extended his leg to step.
The new development was improved with additional fans, which were moved so that the thrust vector runs through the center of the leg. Thanks to this, the Jet-HR2 is able to fully raise the legs above the ground.
The upper half of the product was also equipped with fans. There are also powerful batteries. The Jet-HR2 features 10 levels of freedom. But they are connected exclusively when walking, and during takeoff, the limbs are stabilized. In addition, the development has two controllers. They are responsible for balancing yaw and pitch.
During the demo flight, the robot operated with or without the included controllers. So far, the creators have tested the et-HR2 only during a short flight.
The engineers announced that they will provide more complete information on the development at the ICRA conference, which will be held in 2022. On our site you will find robots that can move, dance and walk in the "Games, Toys" section.
